Reports and study guides

In response to the 2006 conflict between Israel and Hizbullah the NMEPC issued a statement calling for "all illegal and terroristic activities on all sides come to an abrupt and final end, .... an end to Israel's occupation as the first real step toward a genuine peace in the region, .... [and] to base U.S. foreign policy on the legal and moral values that our nation and constitution are founded on.”

In sub-Saharan Africa the number of orphaned and vulnerable children is growing as a result of issues such as the AIDS pandemic, poverty, lack of education and countries in conflict. This free book and study guide reviews the models of care existing in sub-Saharan Africa and evaluates them in the context of the African culture and the realities of limited resources. Additionally, this book includes discernment questions for congregation or individuals that want to help.

Is it possible to worship with people of such different backgrounds and experiences?

The current buzzword in many Christian churches today is “multicultural worship.” Is this just another church-growth fad? Is it simply a dream of some leaders who want to incorporate music and liturgical toys that remind us of Christians in other countries? Just what is multicultural worship and how does it work? Actually, multicultural worship appears to be the way God desires us to worship throughout the Bible. God seems to push us to not only tolerate others but to accept them and be ...

Is it possible to worship with people of such different backgrounds and experiences?

The current buzzword in many Christian churches today is “multicultural worship.” Is this just another church-growth fad? Is it simply a dream of some leaders who want to incorporate music and liturgical toys that remind us of Christians in other countries? Just what is multicultural worship and how does it work? Actually, multicultural worship appears to be the way God desires us to worship throughout the Bible. God seems to push us to not only tolerate others but to accept them and be ...

The median presbytery has a membership of 10,081 persons. The average presbytery consists of 124 ministers, 62 churches, and 9 candidates. The ten presbyteries with the largest membership arranged in descending order.